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 friction match friction match /ˈfrɪkʃən mætʃ/

noun

  1. Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction  ( friction match , lucifer , match )
    lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
      He always carries matches to light his pipe
    he always carries matches to light his pipe
      As long you've a lucifer to light your fag
    as long you've a lucifer to light your fag


 preterm baby preterm baby /ˈpriːˌtɜːrm ˈbeɪbi/

noun

  1. An infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation  ( preemie [Informal, N. American] , premature baby , premature infant , premie [Informal, N. American] , preterm baby , preterm infant , prem [Informal] )
    an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation


 Lyonia lucida Lyonia lucida /ˌlaɪəˈniə luːˈsɪdiə/

noun

  1. Showy evergreen shrub of southeastern United States with shiny leaves and angled branches and clusters of pink to reddish flowers that resemble an umbel  ( fetter bush , fetterbush , Lyonia lucida , shiny lyonia )
    showy evergreen shrub of southeastern United States with shiny leaves and angled branches and clusters of pink to reddish flowers that resemble an umbel


 tiger cub tiger cub /ˈtaɪgər kʌb/

noun

  1. A young tiger  ( tiger cub )
    a young tiger
      The wildlife sanctuary recently welcomed a tiger cub, which quickly became the star attraction.
    The wildlife sanctuary recently welcomed a tiger cub, which quickly became the star attraction.


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